Veterans Services

Chapter 35 Checklist

DEA - Spouse and Dependents BenefitsChap 35 info (Link)

As a student receiving benefits under Chapter 35, the Survivors and Dependent Assistance (DEA) program, there are a few things you should be aware of:

1. Just a reminder, you are eligible to apply for federal financial aid online at www.fafsa.gov.

Contact Laurie Weber, Financial Aid Office if you need assistance with the application.

If you are not applying for financial aid, be aware that you will still need to pay tuition and fees by the regular fee payment deadline or sign up for the MSU Tuition Payment Plan in order to avoid being cancelled for nonpayment.

Contact the Business Office at 858-3330 for more information.

2. If you have not yet applied for the DEA, please apply online at www.gibill.va.gov.

Provide a copy of your Ch.35 Certificate of Eligibility to our office when you receive it from VA via US mail.

3. If you are a transfer student from another school where you used Ch. 35 benefits, please complete a 22-5495 Change of Place of Training Form at http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-22-5495-ARE.pdf and provide a copy to me.

4. Each semester, complete a "VA Worksheet" to convey your enrollment plans after you register and to confirm whether you wish to continue receiving benefits.